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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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